The Albion Inn — Restaurant in England

A fantastic small pub with a history of 150 year’s service serving good beer to the city of Chester and its military. Quite simply put , this place is what all small independent pubs where like at the turn of the 20th century. It’s a time capsule, of a place, totally given towards and the theme of the Great War 1914-1918 .

If you’re a modern progressive millennial type who gets slightly ‘offended’ at the concept of empire and history of this country, then my advice is give it a miss, as it may well offend you 😄 with the glorious patriotic early British interior of the early 1900s, and a complete delight of first war decor and posters .

Seriously, though this is a fantastically well run pub which values and follows traditional licensing hours. Always check online first , for example, they are closed on a Sunday.

The beer is good, very good . The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming and the food is utterly sublime in so much as it is the best home-made pub food you will find in the city, but not the so-called modern pub classics that are forced down in chain pubs, not here, this is totally home-cooked good standard British stuff – you won’t even find chips on the menu - mashed potato and veg with a glorious array of things like mince and tatties , haggis and curry’s all standard as they call them “trench rations “ the puddings are also to die for..

The other good thing about the Albion is that there is no music or television – you know a pub where you can go to drink and talk to people …sound like a winning combination doesn’t it .

All in all, if you want to experience pubs how they used to be in England this is the place. In the nicest possible way, I will say also it is not family friendly, in the sense of it’s a ‘traditional ‘ establishment, but by no means rude, so it’s not a place for mums and toddlers and fancy coffees

But if you want a good pint with a good steaming plate of hot food with something with custard afterwards, and saver a atmosphere and history of the 14-18 war, than this surely is not just the best pub in Chester, but I don’t...

A special pub by virtue of the extra miles that have gone into the decor. The experience is almost equally a museum than it is a pub. Stuffed with Victorian and war-era antiques and ephemera (signage, etc). Even down to the wallpaper it has been curated with obvious love and care. Worth a visit to experience the surroundings just by themselves.

I visited on a quiet afternoon and the staff were happy to talk to me and I felt very comfortable sat with a pint as the rain set in outside. The pub cat adds another layer of character.

I also understand - though I didn't try it myself - that the food is quality home-cooking.

This is not a pub that will be everybody's thing, but that's the whole point. It's brave enough to be distinctive. It would be tragic for any venue of this kind to go overlooked. Use it or lose it!

One constructive suggestion from me would be to substantially expand the ales and turn it into a place renowned in the city for good beer. I appreciate this is a risk when business is slow but harness the spirit of "if you build it, they will come!" I know several venues in Sheffield which have a historic nostalgic pub design and are not located on main thoroughfares (The Blake, Sheaf View, The Wellington, The Gardeners Rest) - all of them get customers in droves because of their strong choice of drinks which is now increasingly seen as a prerequisite. It taps into potential of a younger audience, post-grads etc as well as the weekend warriors on the real ale trail, who would keep this place alive for many...

Located in the heart of Chester yet tucked away down a quiet side street with views of the impressive sandstone city walls, the Albion Inn is known for its unique pub interior. The establishment features an impressive collection of First World War memorabilia, including old photographs and enamelled advertising signs.

The kitchen at the Albion Inn serves up 'Trench Rations' sourced from local and regional suppliers, ensuring freshness and quality. Specialities include Staffordshire oatcakes filled with local pork and herb sausages, caramelised onions, and creamed potatoes and an award-winning McSween’s haggis. The menu features classics like boiled gammon with homemade parsley sauce and peas pudding, savoury minced beef steak & tatties, and locally-made pork sausage with apple sauce, creamed potatoes, and fresh vegetables. A curry is a regular offering, and vegetarians are catered for with options like chickpea curry or McSween’s vegetarian haggis served with tatties and fresh vegetables. However, the pub maintains a strict adults-only policy.

Despite its central location, the Albion Inn offers a peaceful retreat with its quiet ambiance and historical charm. Its distinctive decor, quality food offerings, and welcoming atmosphere make it a standout choice for those looking to enjoy traditional pub...